The problem with the contrarian approach to investing is that it works best when investor sentiment reaches extreme levels, such as panic or euphoria. It is not as useful when the majority of investors are somewhat worried or complacent, as they are today.

James Hunt, portfolio manager of the Tocqueville International Value (TIVFX), was featured in the Investor Insight section of the April 30th edition of Value Investor Insight. In the piece James, along with analyst Jean-Francois Coste, discuss the investment strategy of the fund and possible opportunities in Japan and Europe.
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Tim Steele is an artist living in New York City and the founder of Tim Steele Design. As a career artist, he has also expanded into the related disciplines of interior design and contemporary structures.

With solo and group exhibitions spanning 20 years, Tim’s abstract pieces are shown in galleries, public spaces and in private collections around the world. An extension of his painting, his interior work includes NYC apartments, private homes, executive offices and entire commercial floors. With an interest in utilizing recycled and new materials, Tim is also creating modular structures that are based on shipping containers.